Which of the Following Is TRUE of Abdominal Trauma

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE of abdominal trauma?

• A) A soft, non-tender, non-distended abdomen with intact bowel sounds reliably rules out hollow organ injury.
• B) Due to the vascular nature of abdominopelvic organs, the onset of signs and symptoms is abrupt and severe.
• C) A soft, non-tender, non-distended abdomen reliably rules out solid organ injury.
• D) A significant amount of blood can accumulate in the abdominal cavity before signs and symptoms of abdominal injury appear.

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